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OUR MISSION
Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community.
RAREBITS TEAM ART & DESIGN Frankie Winter P’19, Director of Communications EDITORS The Advancement Office, Julie Fredlund, Cynthia Hogan, Erin Simmons PHOTOGRAPHY Robert Mandl P'07, '11, '15 Phil Dutton/Photo Trophies Jordan Hollender/HollenderX2 Photography Faculty & Staff Covers: School Picture Day, September 2018 Front: Liliana LaPlaca '25, Maddy Taylor '25, Madelyn Conto '25 Back: Jesse Choate '19, Tyler Kocienda '19 Photos: Frankie Winter P'19 Rumsey Hall School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in admission or employment in its programs and activities.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018/19 Chairman Nicholas N. Solley ’64 Vice Chairman Gregory Warner P’17 Headmaster Matthew S. Hoeniger ‘81 P’11, ‘15 Gretchen Farmer P’99, ’02 Dennis Fulling P’16, ’16 Louis “Skip” Gardella ’72 P’09, ’09 Manuel Grullon ’00 Craig Henrich P’13, ’14 Jeffrey Hugel ’70 Amie Kreisberg P’18 Nicholas Logothetis ’03 Adrienne Lufkin P’20, ’24 William MacMullen P’10, ’12 Gregory Matthews P’18 Alexandra Miller ’00 Murphy James J. Pates Jr. ’47 P’86 Rosemary Sagar P’15, ’17 Thomas Sheehy III P’00 Elizabeth Schereschewsky ’56 Stout Monica Vogelstein P’14, ’19 Ex Officio Treasurer Karen Scodari Business Manager/CFO Assistant Treasurer Brooke Giese P‘23, ‘27 Assistant Head of School, Director of Studies Secretary of the Corporation Julie Fredlund Executive Assistant Director of Advancement Tina Couch ‘94 P‘28
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ON CAMPUS Letter from the Headmaster 2 Around Campus 3 Fall Athletics 8 Winter Athletics 10 Upper School Student Art 24 Lower School Student Art 26 Fall Benefit 40
FEATURES Lower School Art Mural 12 Community Service Program 18 Faculty Bio: Tiffany Romaniello 20
ALUMNI Pavek Rink 10-Year Celebration 16 Alumni Games 22 Class Notes 28
from the headmaster I always enjoy the beginning of a new school year as it presents us the opportunity to bring new students into the Rumsey family and integrate them into our close knit and supportive community. This year’s school theme, Stand Up Together, means that we stand up in support of one another as well as for our own beliefs. We lend a helping hand to those who cannot stand on their own, and we uplift and support our community members. This year’s theme is particularly special to me because it is about our community, working together as a collective unit and supporting one another. In our world today, life can be complicated and our students can be exposed to issues that are difficult for them to process and understand. It is our job as educators, leaders, and mentors to help them develop and build a strong foundation of character and a strong system of values. One of our goals at Rumsey is to reinforce in our students the ability to make a positive impact in our community and society at large. We want to help guide our students during this critical time in their lives to find success, overcome obstacles, and learn how to be independent and empathetic contributors to our society. We know that education is a journey, not a destination, as it is constantly evolving. Critical thinking is not just tied to our academic program, it is about personal growth, character growth, and learning how to be a positive influence in the community. Our Community Service Program continues to do just that. Students supported fundraising efforts to help communities and programs outside of the Rumsey family such as the Department of Child and Family Services, local food banks, coastal cleanup efforts, and the continuation of our Card Project. We emphasize the values of Honesty, Kindness, and Respect, and I feel strongly that we cannot just talk about them; we have to make sure our community is practicing these values each and every day to help promote and support our Mission of educating the whole child. Our veteran faculty members serve as mentors to the new faculty and our seniors model their leadership qualities in the classrooms, on the athletic fields, and in the dorms. Our faculty, staff, and students take a tremendous amount of pride in who we are and what we do. We encourage our students to step out of their comfort zones and take risks, try new things, and express themselves through athletics, art, and music – knowing they have a community that supports them. Those are proud moments when we see a student perform in the talent show for the first time or play in their first athletic contest. It can take time and it is a process for our students to gain the confidence they need to experience success and to manage challenges. I ask everyone to think of ways to make a difference within your own communities and join the Rumsey family in thinking critically about ways in which we can all Stand Up Together. Sincerely,
Matthew Hoeniger ’81, P’11, ’15 Headmaster 2 RAREBITS
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1. The annual Blue Dog Parade was enjoyed by all. 2. Bizarre & Extreme Day: Deyi Jasmine Zhu '20, Yunseo Jeong '20, Director of Technology Steve Dodge, Youngseo Emily Son '20, Rosemarie Oberto '22 3. The Fall Play, The Pony Expresso: Erin Butler '20, Addison Pennington '19, Chandler Coe '19, Maegann Thompson '19, Evan Rydingsword '20 4. Anatomy Science Fair, Charlie Carruth '23 5. Annual Blue Dog Run: Yoyo Cao '19, Liam Kinsella '22
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6. Alumni Games athletes: Drew Conto '20, Mason Conto '18, Michael Hennessy '18, Luke Hennessy '21 7. Hot chocolate and storytelling with Headmaster Matt Hoeniger '81 and the Kindie class 8. Pre-Primes and Primes making Valentines during Hour of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 9. Pond hockey during recess 10. Oscar Iannone '19, Maegann Thompson '19 11. A student-led initiative to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Day included a co-ed volleyball game.
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12. Senior Charter Club Members: Ellie LaCasse, Katharine Benson, Katie Gleason, Kori Meissner, Theo Mercier, Sagely Brenner, Cooper Choate, Sawyer von Jess, Samantha Hill, Addison Pennington, Jesse Choate, Tyler Kocienda, Lachlan Hawes, Gabe Mathews 13. Students test out the newly installed Gaga Ball pit 14. Canterbury students came to campus to perform their Boxes production 15. David Martin '03 returned to campus to speak about his path to becoming a triathlete.
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16. Winter Concert: Kenny Zhang '19, Gracie Shen '22, Kelsie Choi '19, Wilson Xie '22, Annaleise Booth '20, Lisa Ji '19, Shannon Meng '19 17. Cow eye dissection, Tyler Kocienda '19 18. Enjoying a sunny winter day, Noah Linley '23, Carter Giese '23, Charlie Carruth '23, Jackson Delmore '23 19. Egyptian Day Celebration, Gavin Bertuglia '25, Maddie Taylor '25 20. Winter Play, Kelsie Choi '19, Jason Zeng '19
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21. Picture Day, first week of school 22. Charles Nye '68 and former Headmaster Lou Magnoli at Alumni Reunion 23. The Kindie class gets a visit from the Washington Fire Department and learns about fire safety.
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1. Girls' Varsity B Volleyball Team 2. Oscar Iannone '19 - Boys' Varsity Soccer 3. Ishan Vaddai '19, Alonso Munoz '19, Owen Reilly '21, Ryan Delmore '20 - Boys' Varsity B Soccer 4. Kangdrake Bernardin '20, Jack Norris '21, Jason Titunik '19 - Cross Country 5. Erin Butler '20, Morgan Clarke '20, Wendy Huo '20 - Girls' Varsity Field Hockey 6. Jack Nettleton '21 - Boys' Junior Blue Soccer 7. Mariana Rovalo '19 - Girls' Varsity Soccer 8. Ava Anton '20, Grace Stutt '20, Nicole Liao '21, Charlie 8 Rarebits
FALL SCOREBOARD VARSITY FOOTBALL Record: 1-5 Coaches: Mr. Geagan, Mr. Lord, Mr. Scheidt Captain: Chandler Coe ‘19 BOYS’ VARSITY SOCCER Record: 8-5-1 Coaches: Mr. Dyball, Mr. Kolpak Captains: Parker Davis '19 & Lachlan Hawes '19 7
BOYS’ VARSITY B SOCCER Record: 12-1 Coaches: Mr. Anderson, Mr. Linn '10 Captains: Slade “Rigby” Begley '19 & Theo Mercier '19 GIRLS’ VARSITY SOCCER Record 7-6 Coaches: Mr. Buono, Mr. Naclerio ’05 Captain: Katharine Benson '19 JR. BLUE SOCCER Record 4-4-2 Coaches: Mr. Kinsella, Mr. Mandl Captain: Jack Giles '22
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VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY Record 7-2-3 Coaches: Ms. King, Ms. DeGrazia ‘09 Captains: Seyun "Joy" Bang '19 & Eleanor LaCasse '19 VARSITY B FIELD HOCKEY Record 1-4-2 Coaches: Mrs. Bender, Mrs. Kappler Captain: Mariana Pietrini-Topete '20 CROSS COUNTRY Record 15-0 Coaches: Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Mandl, Mr. Craft, Mr. Pratt Captain: Brett Foster '19 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Record 10-4-1 Coaches: Mrs. Spooner ‘90 Linley, Ms. Mastrianno '02 Captain: Samantha Hill '19
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Zimmerman ‘20 - Fox Crossing Equestrian Team 9. Oliver Young '23 - Junior Red Soccer 10. Katie Gleason '19, Rose Shen '19 - Girls' Varsity Volleyball 11. Yuki Dai '21, Gunnar Ough '23 12. Melanie Rundall '22 - Girls' Varsity B Field Hockey Fall/Winter 2018/19 9
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WINTER SCOREBOARD BOYS’ VARSITY ICE HOCKEY Record: 19-5-2 Coaches: Mr. Butler, Mr. Naclerio ‘05 Captain: Sawyer von Jess ‘19 Assistant Captains: Parker Davis ‘19 & Gabriel Mathews ‘19 BOYS’ VARSITY B ICE HOCKEY Record: 4-2-1 Coaches: Mr. Simonelli, Mr. Ough Captains: Henry Doerge '19 & Brett Foster ‘19 DEVELOPMENTAL ICE HOCKEY Coach: Mr. Mandl 9
GIRLS’ VARSITY ICE HOCKEY Record 8-10 Coaches: Mr. Kinsella, Ms. DeGrazia ‘09 Captains: Seyun "Joy" Bang '19 & Kori Meissner '19 BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL Record 13-0 Coach: Mr. Dodge Captain: Chandler Coe '19 BOYS’ VARSITY B BASKETBALL Record 10-0 Coach: Mr. Perreault Captain: Hyun Woong "Mike" Yang '19 BOYS’ JUNIOR BLUE BASKETBALL Record 4-2 Coach: Mr. Buono Captain: Zimo Liu '21 BOYS’ JUNIOR RED BASKETBALL Record 1-5 Coaches: Mr. Linn ‘10, Mr. Pratt
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GIRLS’ VARSITY B BASKETBALL Record 2-8 Coaches: Mr. Lord, Ms. Tallent Captain: Rui Hoshiyama ‘19 JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL Record 1-4 Coach: Mrs. Bender Captain: Elizabeth Borzilleri ‘21 WRESTLING Coach: Mr. Scheidt Captain: Lachlan Hawes ‘19 VARSITY A SKI TEAM Record 21-5-1 Coach: Mr. Ketchum Captain: Jesse Choate ‘19 VARSITY B SKI TEAM Coach: Mr. Ketchum Captain: Mariana Pietrini-Topete '20 12
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On December 11 and 12, the Lower School took part in our first Math Mania event. Throughout each morning, mixed age groups of students participated in fun, hands-on activities based around the theme of geometry. Students built cities, identified shapes around campus, created musical shapes, origami hats, symmetric snowflakes, tessellations, and more. On March 27 and 28, the Lower School took part in our second Math Mania event of the school year. Throughout each morning, mixed age groups of students participated in fun, hands-on activities based around the theme of measurement. Lower Schoolers: Collected and analyzed data, deducing how distance and weight affect the rate of pendulum swings. Developed strategies to determine the surface areas and volumes of rectangular solids. Gained a better understanding of how to measure time using analog clocks and stopwatches. Learned ways to measure capacity and temperature while making homemade ice cream and playdoh. Used tape measures, measuring tapes, rulers and meter/ yardsticks to measure a variety of objects in our environment. Played with different types of scales to better understand varying ways to estimate and measure weight.
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If you wander around campus you will notice a new addition to the wall outside the Lower School Art Room. During October, in a flurry of painting, 90 Lower School students worked with Mrs. Bender to create a new landscape mural that adorns the art room entrance. The mural depicts the entire campus and came out of a discussion about how to brighten up the walls outside the Lower School classrooms. Mrs. Bender sketched the design on the wall and students collaborated to fill in the design, adding some touches of their own. According to Mrs. Bender, students were especially eager to add a “squabbit”, claiming that the image would be incomplete without a picture of the “tailless squirrel” that has become a much-loved part of our daily lives here at Rumsey.
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Jump Rope for Heart! Lower School Students Jump in Support of the American Heart Association February 22, 2019 Throughout the month of February and in celebration of National Heart Health Month, Lower School students polished their jump roping skills and discussed the importance of fitness and cardiovascular health in their Physical Education and Health classes. This heart-healthy study culminated on the morning of February 22nd with our annual Jump Rope for Heart event to benefit the American Heart Association. Students cycled through a series of eight stations in which they jumped continuously for one hour. This year, the Lower School raised $9,124 – a new record. Thank you to all who participated! The support of Rumsey's family and friends has once again helped fund the American Heart Association's life-saving efforts in research and education. The photo below is from 1982 and from one of the very first Jump Rope For Heart events. Photos at right: This year's Jump Rope for Heart participants, in February 2019.
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Dan and Adrienne Lufkin P’12, ‘20, ‘24 with Aster Lee Lufkin '20 and Patrick Lufkin '24
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On Saturday, February 23rd, Rumsey Hall celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the opening of Lufkin Rink. Dan and Adrienne Lufkin P’12, ‘20, ‘24 were honored and recognized for their dedication and generosity to the School.
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Dan Lufkin, team captain Sawyer von Jess '19, Headmaster Matt Hoeniger '81
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Community Service PROGRAM
Part of Rumsey Hall’s Mission Statement includes educating its students to become contributing members of a community. Through hands-on experiences, students develop interpersonal and professional skills while positively impacting the people and foundations they are helping. The Community Service Program also acts to enrich a sense of awareness, compassion, and self-efficacy in Rumsey Hall students. Community Service teaches students how to contribute. In this manner we are aiding a child’s ability to develop autonomy, identity, and the value of interpersonal connections. In the Fall of 2018, a group of students worked with City Seed in New Haven CT. They were asked to help a refugee from Afghanistan help prepare foods to sell at holiday farmers' markets. Over lunch, they engaged in a conversation with the chef, who explained why she left Afghanistan, the sadness she felt being far from home, and the importance of her community working together, which brought her happiness. Some students shared that the conversation motivated them to take more advantage of the opportunities offered to them by Rumsey being so far from home themselves. Others were motivated to continue with community service events, while others simply called their families. The student debrief was a tender moment that pushed all ten students toward 18 Rarebits
Left page: Students make Muraba at Sanctuary Kitchen, a program through New Haven's City Seed, which encourages refugee chefs to create meals from their homeland and engage others in conversation. Above: International Coastal Clean-Up Day is held annually in September and encourages people around the world to be stewards of the oceans. Rumsey Hall visited Hammonasset State Park to pick up trash from the beach. Below Left: The Rumsey Hall Card Project is a student initiative that creates hand-made cards for hospitalized children, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Below Right: The Challenge 20/20 Class is a senior elective that encourages students to be leaders within their communities. One of their successful projects over the years is Tech Free Day, which aims to teach the community about an economic digital divide in access to information and encourages students to go without their devices for 24 hours. Ben Weiss '18 designed and produced the buttons to wear for the day.
self-reliance, to embrace their heritage, and to teach them just how connected we all really are. Weekly trips are planned as part of the normal weekend format. Most trips are scheduled for Sundays. The School’s service trips are volunteer only, with no requirements for graduation. Students take it upon themselves to sign-up and then give up their one free weekend day in service to others. What is the value of 1,000 hours? It’s twenty-five 40-hour work weeks, and at the state minimum wage, that equals $10,100. For the agencies Rumsey works with, there is no value equal to their gratitude. The agencies served depend on volunteers to ensure their missions are realized; however, the value for our students is much deeper. Through service, our students have access to experiential learning, are able to practice altruism and compassion, learn the importance of being present, and improve their sense of happiness; all pieces of Rumsey’s intention to educate the whole child. Written by Craig Ough P'23 Director of Community Service / Service Learning Fall/Winter 2018/19 19
FACULTY PROFILE
What first drew you to Rumsey? I attended a boarding high school, Pomfret School, and always had the dream of working in a private school setting after college. In all honesty, I never thought about it after I graduated with my Masters in Education from Sacred Heart University. I truly thought public education was best for me at that time in my life. After starting a family and being out for a few years to stay home with my girls, coming back to work was difficult. My girls started playing sports and we had hockey practice weekly at Rumsey. I met the staff and started to fall in love with the campus. It began to feel like my high school all over again. I heard about an opening here and thought “long shot” but I’ll try it. After meeting everyone during my interview process and the “home-like” feeling, I left and prayed that this would be a place to call my home for the rest of my career. How did you approach this opportunity to start a brand new
position as the Lower School Skills Teacher?
Having the opportunity to work in a new position was scary at first as I didn’t know what to expect with the students or what the teachers
TIFFANY ROMANIELLO
Heading up a new program at Rumsey
were expecting of me. My passion is reading, and I love to help teach kids how to read, offer strategies to assist in this process, and instill a love of reading in them. Entering the school year I had ideas of what I was going to do to help but I quickly found it’s an ever-growing position based on the needs of each child. From week to week, changes are happening in my curriculum. I love the challenge I face each week in supporting the development of my students. This position allows me to get to know each of the Lower School teachers and all the students in the Lower School. Getting to work with each teacher is amazing. They each bring a variety of skills that I can learn from and build my “teacher bag” of tricks. I love getting to know each of the students as well. They also bring a different skill or ability to the table and make me a better teacher. I love having the opportunity to build this position and work on the skills for each of the students. As a new faculty member to Rumsey Hall, what experience this year has really touched you or made you feel welcomed here at Rumsey?
Coming to a new school as a new faculty member can be scary, but Rumsey’s new faculty orientation gave me the chance to meet existing members of the school, and new ones as well. We had a variety of activities to accomplish together as new members of the community. We went to Judea Garden to help with the local gardens, and we went out to Treasure Island to work together on a challenge. This was so much fun for me. I loved learning about the school and the community as a whole, the message that is being sent to the students. I remember coming home and saying to my husband, I had the best time and can’t wait to start my career teaching here. What are some experiences you’re looking forward to in the future here at Rumsey?
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(academically, emotionally, artistically, and athletically). I’m excited to be able to have the opportunity to be a full-time employee of Rumsey as the Lower School Skills Teacher and build this position for the students. What are some joys and challenges you face working with students each day?
The challenges I think are obvious ones, making sure each and every child is reaching their full potential as a student. Each child is their own unique individual and learns differently from others. As a Lower School Skills Teacher, it’s my job to help the students find their best learning style. There are many, many joys I experience as a teacher. One of the most amazing feelings is watching student growth, seeing their smiling faces when they finally use a strategy they were taught. When they can read a book that was on their wish list, they come running to me and say, “Mrs. Romaniello, I read all my sight words last night, and I’m ready to move onto the next list.” What do you want people to know about you? I’m a local teacher, living in New Milford, with a young family. Most of my siblings are close by, and we love to have weekend family dinners. There are a lot of cousins (14) for my girls to play with, so family time is extremely important to us. My husband is a Lieutenant in the Greenwich Fire Department and volunteers at the Northville Fire House in New Milford where he has been a volunteer for close to 31 years. We love to stay involved in the community. As a family, we love hiking and camping as well as traveling the East Coast in our camper and enjoying nature. I have two Great Danes that travel with us and love life on the road. I am a former ice hockey goalie and now have my oldest daughter involved in ice hockey. I love watching the development of the girls' programs around CT. I started playing on a boys' team and eventually switched to a girls' program where I traveled to tournaments, building lifelong friendships. It’s really enjoyable to watch my daughter go through similar experiences. I’m slowly learning about snowboarding and how to teach my youngest who has dreams of being a halfpipe snowboarder.
RUMSEY QUESTIONNAIRE I honestly couldn't pick one. Being here
When I walk around campus each day I
mind when you think of Rumsey Hall?
such a short time there are many people
am reminded that we work in a beautiful
Community. Rumsey is a place that
that I look up to and value. The Lower
setting. We are using our surroundings to
many students and faculty call home.
School is such an amazing place to work,
teach, to learn, and to grow our student's
A community that values tradition and
I learn from each and everyone on a
developing well rounded citizens for the
daily basis. What do you treasure most
minds. If you were to be given a
What is the first word that comes to
world. Who are your Rumsey heroes?
about Rumsey? I treasure the landscape.
superlative here at Rumsey, what would you be awarded? Book Queen
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Alumni Games 2019
During Headmaster’s Weekend, on Saturday, February 2nd, over 130 alumni returned to campus to attend Rumsey’s Alumni Games. It was the largest turnout in recent history! This annual tradition is a favorite for many – alumni, students, faculty, and staff alike.
Ben Weiss '18, Eva Evans '18, McKenna Rook '18
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Alfonso Elias Bandala '16, Andres Elias Bandala '18, Renata Ibarra-Rocha '18, Gustavo Gonzalez '18, Marianna Rovalo '19, Olivia O'Connor '18, Aliquea Williams '18, Julia Schneider '18
Lou Magnoli, Matt Hoeniger, Rick Spooner
Sydney Lerz '15, Rick Spooner, Mimi Dattillo '15
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“After Rumsey I went to Exeter Academy and then Harvard College. I have three children who live around the country. After living in Chappaqua, NY for 40 years, I am now living in Rhinebeck, NY. My first wife Sheila died in 2001, and in 2004 I married Susie who I had known when we were teenagers. We're enjoying good health and have a happy life. It has been fun to watch Rumsey’s growth and good performance since moving from Cornwall when our Class of 1945 had about 10 students, all boys. Here’s to many more good years for Rumsey Hall!”
STEVEN FOOTE ‘54
“Retirement is treating us very well, we’re busier than ever with painting, music, grandchildren, and travel. My singing group, Boston Saengerfest Mens’ Chorus, will perform in Madrid and Barcelona this May. I recently spent time with my former classmate Maddie Burke ’54 and her husband Roger. It was wonderful to catch up a bit and share memories of Rumsey days. We were very lucky to have been there.”
JON CARSON ‘72
Jon and his career as an entrepreneur were profiled in Inc. Magazine. Web link: https://www.inc.com/peter-cohan/whythese-harvard-dropouts-hired-a-60-year-old-yal.html
TOM FERGUSON ‘73
“It still seems like yesterday, not 46 years ago, that we were sitting in study hall, out on the sports fields or singing the school song. I have such fond memories of my years at Rumsey and still value the relationships that I made while I was there. I still see and regularly speak with Kevin Hopkins, Lou Nastasi, Felicia Mayer Grolley and Robin Woods. Our friendships are close and always will be, as Rumsey Hall brought us together and taught us well.” front row: Tom Ferguson ’73, Kevin Hopkins ’73, Lou Nastasi ’73. Back row: Felicia Mayer ’73 Grolley
ALAN RAY WHITE ‘56
"What is up with me is my new book, Rock Around The Block. It's currently being crowdfunded for publication and that is the only place it's currently available. It will eventually be on Amazon. Even though I didn't want to be at any boarding school, there is a short chapter on my time at Rumsey, which I now remember fondly, including a few mentions of how my roommate and Sherry's nephew, the late Johnny Troy and I gamed the system. There are also a few pictures of the School, including my graduation picture and my 1956 prom photo with Lisa Sherry and I."
NEIL NEPIARSKY ‘73
“Celebrating 35 years of marriage to Sue and 25 years working at New Haven Moving Equipment this year. Our son Sam is a UConn graduate and working full time as a tax analyst. We always look forward to our occasional trips through the Rumsey campus, usually on a motorcycle. We would always welcome contact from any Rumsey alumni. It's been 50 years since I first went to Rumsey while John SR was still Headmaster. I was already there when Spooner showed up. It took us a year or so, but we eventually turned Rick into a great educator! I want to wish Peace and Happiness to all the current and former Rumsey family!”
NICOLE SCHACHNOVSKY ‘86 DAVID SOLIDAY ‘66
David is a photographer in South Carolina. Pieces from his art show Remnants of the Rice Culture were selected to be included in the National Museum of African American History & Culture.
“I recently moved back to NYC after 15 years of moving around. Now working at the largest urgent care in the city, as a Physician Assistant. Spend most of my free time with Katie Slotnick ’85 Silverman. We are still best friends. My daughter Maya is 14 and starting high school next year. Don’t know where the time went. Recently spoke with Karen Masuko ’86 who is working as a lawyer in Brooklyn. It’s always great connecting with old friends. I miss Rumsey!!!” Fall/Winter 2018/19 29
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PAUL GARRIGUE ‘45
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BROOKE HELBURN ‘99
BRIANA "BREEZY" GRENIER ‘03
LAURA TRELEVEN ‘00
TAYLOR FINKELSON ‘03 DEJI IFAFORE ‘03
Brooke Helburn traveled to the south of Vietnam to explore and enjoy sights, foods, communities, and individuals. She learned and even created her own tips and tricks for traveling alone as a young woman that she’d love to share for anyone interested in taking their own solo trip.
“As our daughter Sloan turns towards the three year mark, I have found myself on a consulting career kick specializing in user experience design. I get to jump into various kinds of Seattle tech companies and advise, design and consult. We are settled in a charming house in Tacoma, Washington with a dog named Fox. Side hustles include woodworking, the occasional remodel and assisting my husband who is almost a master at sous vide. Life is good. If you are ever in the area, be sure to join us for a cocktail.”
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Captain Briana Breezy Grenier, FRGS has coined the title Ocean M.E.S.E. Mariner, Educator, Scientist, and Explorer. This past fall Breezy was part of the all-female Sedna Epic Expedition as an Ocean Scientist and Educator. The multiyear project pairs a team of ocean professionals with Inuit communities to study climate change. Team Sedna’s mission is to study the impact of disappearing sea ice in the Arctic and to educate and engage the public about the wonders of the Arctic and its importance.
Taylor is currently working as Senior Recruitment Manager at a leading recruitment firm where she specializes in placements for marketing, media and analytics talent. She recently visited California, where she met up with Deji and caught up over drinks in Santa Monica. Deji is working for Staples, who moved him out there a year ago to oversee their warehouses.
"I qualified at the National Championships for Triathlon to be part of Team USA and compete at the world championship in August of next year! I’m so excited. I also earned the status of All American for 2019. It’s been a terrific year. I began my masters degree at Southern Connecticut State University. I love the program and all my professors." David returned to Rumsey this fall to talk with students about his development as a triathlete. He is looking forward to competing in the fall in Switzerland as part of Team USA in the World Championships.
GENEVIEVE ZASADA ‘05
Genevieve preflights her T-6 for her final formation flight before transferring over to the T-38 jet fighter.
JAMISON ETTING ‘07
Twice in the past year Jamison was recognized by the Baltimore Fire and Police Departments for his life-saving efforts.
KENYA DYER ‘04
Kenya is not only the mother to a little boy, born last November, but she is also engaged and looking forward to her wedding next year. Pictured here with Arvolyn Hill ‘04, summer 2018.
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DAVID MARTIN ‘03
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KEEFE RAFFERTY ‘07
Keefe Rafferty visited campus on a Saturday in September. Pictured here with Headmaster Matt Hoeniger '81.
PAULA AYMES ‘16
Paula stopped by to visit Rumsey, her first visit stateside since graduation. Paula will be graduating this spring from Colegior Vista Hermosa and is looking forward to studying graphic design in college. Photo: Director of Admissions Ben Tuff, Paula, Assistant Director of Admissions Jen Kolpak
JERRY MCLELLAN ‘08
Jerry and his band Afternoon Men have sold out venue after venue in New York City and played at Gramercy Theatre at the end of March.
MAX ENIS ‘12
Max is set to graduate from Purdue University in May and has accepted a position as a First Officer pilot on Airbus A-319/320 series for Frontier Airlines. Max made Dean’s List and was a two time recipient of the Academic Excellence and Service Award while in attendance at Purdue. He served as Purdue Motorcross Club President, and earned Flight Instructor Certification (CFI-II).
JACK EWING ‘15
Jack caught up last summer with his former advisor, Jake Linley P’23 before stand-up paddling around Lake Waramaug.
PATRICK AND MICHAEL FULLING ‘16, GRANT KNEISEL ‘16
Rumsey students faced off against some familiar foes at a Blue Dogs Basketball game against Berkshire. Photo: Patrick Fulling, Kaycee Dodge, Director of Technology Steve Dodge, Trustee Dennis Fulling P’16, faculty member Doug Kolpak, Michael Fulling, Athletic Director Jay Przygocki, faculty member Phil Perreault, and Grant Kneisel
DAVID WANG ‘18
David sends his regrets for missing his classmates during Alumni Games. He is enjoying school at Loomis Chaffee, especially finding his former Rumsey faculty in the yearbooks. 32 Rarebits
Director of Admissions Ben Tuff connects with Kiernan Zehring ’09 and Matthew Hoeniger ’81
In December, Cullen and Colin, now at Canterbury, played against former classmate Michael at Avon Old Farms.
Nick Daly '97, Matthew Hoeniger '81, Sean Whelan '93, Jon Wilson '91
RUMSEY CAMPUS VISITS
Former Faculty member Geoff Doughty and his wife Pamela with Lou Magnoli and Matthew Hoeniger ’81
Henri David ’56 P’91 and Matthew Hoeniger ’81
Frank Webb '70 and his wife Tracy stopped by campus for a visit with Matt Hoeniger '81 during a New England road trip.
Athletic Director Jay Przygocki, Jared Allen ’94, Director of Advancement Tina Couch ’94, and Matthew Hoeniger ’81
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CULLEN MULHERN ‘18 , MICHAEL HENNESSY ‘18, COLIN KENNEDY ‘18
CHINESE NEW YEAR – YEAR OF THE PIG –
The annual celebration of the Chinese New Year in mid-winter is a tradition that allows students and faculty to embrace a foreign culture and celebrate Rumsey’s diversity. On Wednesday, February 6th, families from China traveled to campus for the fourth consecutive year to help organize the festivities. After an afternoon of hand-rolling dumplings and preparing other Chinese delicacies such as Peking Duck, the Chinese New Year dinner was served to the entire boarding community. The parents decorated Farmen Hall with paper lanterns, paper cuttings and couplets to create an authentic backdrop for a memorable meal. The students enjoyed hearing their fellow classmates and their parents explain the Chinese calendar, the lore behind zodiac animal signs representing each year, the significance of ‘the year of the pig’ and the symbolism of good fortune and joy found in the color red. Rumsey extends its sincere gratitude to the families who traveled to campus to share their holiday and a delicious and unique meal with the School community.
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1 John and Dr. Ros Craft P'26, 26 participated in Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir Five symphonic work Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of our Universe. The Virtual Choir included over 8,000 voices aged 4 to 87 representing 120 countries. 1
2 Rumsey's Fine Arts Department Chair Tyler Farmen ’97 was commissioned to re-paint the Mural in Washington, CT. The mural is meant to convey peace and equality throughout the world. 3 Jake Linley P’23 took first place in two of his stand up paddle board races this past summer: Norwalk, CT Lighthouse to Lighthouse 7 mile Elite Race and the Milford, CT Manu’iwa Outrigger Club/SUP 4 mile elite racer. 2
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Weddings
correction: We sincerely apologize for the error in the last issue of Rarebits! The correct caption for the above wedding photo should have been: Alyson Hill ‘04 married Peter Cipollone on May 26, 2018 at the Colony Hotel in Maine.
above right: Kim and Robert Mandl P'07, '11, '15 celebrated the wedding of their son Sam Mandl ’07 to Hannah Garrett late last summer. Pictured (left to right): Jake Mandl ’11, Kim Mandl, Sam Mandl ’07, Hannah Garrett, Robert Mandl, and Lily Mandl ’15 below: Emily Patnaude ‘02 Murphy married Thomas Murphy, III. Pictured (left to right): Nicholaus Patnaude ‘97 and his son, Rainer Patnaude, Nathan Patnaude ‘99, Gwen Den Breems ‘02, Kara Fenn ‘02, Emily Patnaude ’02 Murphy, Thomas F. Murphy III, Mallory Farmer ‘02, Cameron Brown ‘01, and former faculty member Francis Patnaude P'97, '99, '02
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babies left to right: Tami Couch '01 Rance and husband TJ welcomed Henry George Cyril Rance on March 27, 2019. Kairo Monteiro, born in November 2018 to Kenya Dyer '04 Sharon Bosdet (Broum '96) welcomed a new baby boy! Baby Peter joins big brother Kilian. Priscilla, born to Aiste and Todd Coffin '82 in November, 2018
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RUMSEY on the road
NEW YORK CITY NOVEMBER 8, 2018
SEOUL KOREA NOVEMBER 16, 2018
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Pam MacMullen P'10, '12, Amy Hoeniger P'11, '15, Trustee Willy MacMullen P'10, '12
Arvolyn Hill '04, Danielle Donnelly '07
Ira Titunik P'19, Louis Kreisberg P'18, Trustee Amie Kreisberg P'18
Hyung Bin Wie '10, "Sean" Kim Sungtae '12, Eugene Chang '13, Assistant Headmaster & Director of Secondary School Placement Fran Ryan P'12, '16
"Sean" Kim Sungtae '12 and Assistant Headmaster & Director of Secondary School Placement Fran Ryan P'12, '16
Andrea Porragas '16, Lorenza Pietrini Topete '17, Paula Guerrero-Somohana '17, Paula Aymes '16, Alejandra Sainz '16, Max Scapachini '17
Mariano Osorio-Mijangos '16 and Director of Admissions Ben Tuff P'22, '24
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Fall Parents’ Weekend Brings Community Together The 34th Annual Rumsey Hall Benefit was held on Friday, October 12, 2018. The Benefit was held in Farmen Hall, and the room was transformed into an intimate fall-themed space. The success of the event is a tribute to the tireless work and creativity of Rumsey Circle Parents Association volunteers, faculty and staff. Trustee Monica Vogelstein P'14, '19 was Benefit Chair. Trustees, alumni, current and past parents, grandparents, and faculty lifted paddles and spirits high. Headmaster Matthew Hoeniger ‘81 presented the Live Auction items with enthusiasm and there was an abundance of Silent Auction items displayed under the tent.
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Megan Kowalchick P'24, '26, Language Skills Teacher Gretchen Tuff P'22, '24, Jonathan Bender P'26, '28, Lower School Art Teacher Debi Bender P'26, '28, Edward Kowalchick P'24, '26
Austin Farmer '99, Suzanne LaVoie, Jay Przygocki P'00. '03, Trustee Gretchen and Phil Farmer P'99, '02
Julie Fredlund, Cynthia Hogan and Shelly Benson
Benefit Chair & Trustee Monica Vogelstein P'14, '19
Katie RĂŠ Scheidt P'23, '25, Director of Communications Frankie Winter P'19
Andrew Vogelstein P'14,'19, Stephen Brown '89, P'20, '22
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in memoriam SPENCER KELLOGG NEALE ’35 JOHN HOWARD PAYNE III ’55 KATHLEEN HUBBARD
summer programs rumseyhall.org/summer
summer academic enrichment / july 1-august 2
A balanced five-week program of academics, recreation and enrichment. Focusing on academic enrichment, language skills, developmental reading, English as a Second Language (ESL). Also, daily recreational activities, field trips and cultural experiences are offered. Day and boarding options are available.
summer camp / july 1-august 2
Five-week Summer Recreation Program for children ages 3 –10. Weekly themes explore exciting activities designed to expose campers to new and interesting projects. Experienced staff, small counselor-to-camper ratio, in our beautiful Bantam River Valley setting.
volleyball skills / july 22-july 26
One-Week program for girls in grades 6 –10, led by Ali Spooner '90 Linley, designed to develop and strengthen skills and understanding of the game, while increasing self-confidence.
basketball camp / august 12-16
Hosted by Bret Nichols and YGB Basketball on the Rumsey campus, this one week program focuses on fundamentals and competitve games.
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